Herbert Asquith

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1. When was Herbert Asquith born?September 12, 1852
2. Where was Herbert Asquith born?Morley, West Yorkshire, England
3. What is the key legislation?Old Age Pensions Act (1908), National Insurance Acts (1911), Parliament Act (1911)
4. What is the resignation?December 1916, amidst pressures of World War I
5. Who was Herbert Asquith?Herbert Asquith was a British Prime Minister who led the country from 1908 to 1916. He is known for many social reforms and for guiding Britain during the early years of World War I.
6. What were some of the laws he helped pass?He helped pass the Old Age Pensions Act of 1908, the National Insurance Acts of 1911, and the Parliament Act of 1911, which limited the power of the House of Lords.

Laissez-faire: An economic policy where the government interferes as little as possible in business.
Coalition Government: A government formed by two or more political parties working together.
Interwar Period: The time between the end of World War I and the beginning of World War II.